Proclivity

Quick meaning: Proclivity is a noun meaning A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent.

Meaning

A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent.

Example Sentences

The child has a proclivity for exaggeration.

This therefore was the reason why the still comparatively young though dissolute man who now addressed Stephen was spoken of by some with facetious proclivities as Lord John Corley.

The sermon that morning was ostensibly about healthy sexual relationships, but scathing critiques of capitalism and corporations also got significant airtime. (“I have leftist proclivities,” Brown explained.)

The idea is that the choice of x when facing the alternatives #92;#123;x,y#92;#125; reveals a proclivity for choosing x over y that we should expect to see reflected in the individual's behavior when faced with the alternatives #92;#123;x,y,z#92;#125;.

Word Forms

• proclivities

Synonyms for proclivity

Depending on context, synonyms include penchant, propensity, affinity, bag, bent, dish.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include propensity, leaning, tendency, bias, willingness, susceptibility.

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